About this episode

The episode discusses the health impacts of summer heat and offers tips for enjoying the season safely.

Host(s):  Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the  University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Topic: The dog days of summer are here and though there is a lot of fun surrounding summer vacations, outings and breaks from school and other responsibilities, the heat that we experience in the south can do more damage than you think. Our general health and mental health can be seriously impacted including our mood, motivation and relationships. Today we’ll be talking about how to better enjoy the summer and avoid some of the heat pitfalls. You can join the conversation by sending an email to:  family@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross

Guest: Abram Nanney

Topics covered

• summer health
• mental health
• heat impact
• family activities
• outdoor safety

Keywords

• summer
• health
• mental health
• heat
• outdoor activities
• family
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Mississippi Medical Center, MPB Think Radio

Places: South

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